Link Roundup: May 12, 2013

I don’t have much to report this weekend, but I’d like to say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” to those of you who are mommies. Hope your kids are taking good care of you today. I’m not a mom, and Chris and I don’t have relationships with our mothers (long story), so we’re enjoying some down time. [...]

This Week and Spring Bucket List Update

Skyla’s been taking lots of long naps in the grass lately. We’ll head out on a walk around the neighborhood, but as soon as she gets to the grassy area next to the pond, she’ll plop down on a dry spot and fall asleep. It’s sometimes embarrassing to be standing there holding the leash while [...]

Question of the Week: May 7, 2013

The Wizard of Oz is one of my favorite movies, and I feel like I learn something new every time I watch it. What do you think? Which trait do you like best? Or would you choose Dorothy’s sense of home and familiarity? I’m leaning towards courage because being brave has helped me when my [...]

The Sweet List: You Suck—and That’s Great!

In tomorrow’s issue of The Sweet List, we’re talking about how failure can make you happier in the long run. Why comparing yourself to others is the quickest way to kill your dreams. How to accept the fact that you’re going to suck at some things (honestly, probably a lot of things). The 2 benefits [...]

Link Roundup: May 2013 Wish List

May 2013 Wish List

I must be having a Mariah Carey moment because right now I’m feeling obsessed with butterflies. Butterflies represent rebirth just like phoenixes…but without that whole bursting into flames business. I love it that a pokey little caterpillar can build a cocoon, do its thing, and emerge a short time later as a totally new being. [...]